Izon Launch New US Office, Nanotech Champs, NZ Wine & Networking 

You are invited to join Dr. Susan Windham Bannister, CEO of the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center, Robert Coughlin, President and CEO of MassBio, and Ken Brown, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Office of International Trade and Investment, as Izon Science Ltd officially opens its new US Headquarters on September 21st, 2011.

The office and lab - located at One Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA - will serve as the new US hub for the nanotechnology instrument manufacturers who have an expanding client base in 23 countries.

The evening will feature an Inter-University Nanotechnology Measurement Championships - between Harvard, MIT, Boston University and University of Massachusetts. The contest will require the University representatives to accurately measure a complex set of nanoparticles in real time. The winner will be the fastest to achieve this. 

 

Izon Science has developed the qNano and qViro set of portable instruments using size-tunable nanopores. 

Improvements over previously available techniques are advancing research in a number of fields including - drug delivery, hematology, biomedical diagnostics, and vaccine development.

The launch party will provide guests with the opportunity to network and enjoy a range of high quality New Zealand wine, which has been specially arranged for the event. Tasting notes and a selection of light food will be available.

As places are strictly limited, please RSVP as soon as possible by clicking here.

Time:  5.30-8.00pm
Date:  21 September, 2011 (Wednesday)
Location:  Main Foyer, Building 600
  One Kendall Square
  Suite 6101, Cambridge, MA 02139
   
Organizers: Izon Science Ltd
  ViThera Laboratories
  Massachusetts Biotechnology Council (MassBio)
  Massachusetts Life Sciences Center
  Massachusetts Office of International Trade and InvestmentInter-University Nanotechnology Measurement Championships

 

Driving Directions:

From Mass Pike (I-90): Take the Brighton/Cambridge exit towards CAMBRIDGE. Go over the bridge and stay straight onto River Street, passing the Whole Foods market on your right. River Street will become Prospect Street at Massachusetts Ave (Starbucks on the right Corner). Pass through the intersection of Massachusetts Ave and go through two lights to get to Broadway ( third stop light). Turn right onto Broadway and go straight until you reach Portland Street (Citizens Bank on your right) – Turn left on Portland Street. You will see One Kendall Square Complex at the corner of Portland and Hampshire Street.

From Massachusetts General Hospital/Downtown: Continue on Cambridge Street over Longfellow Bridge. This becomes Broadway with Marriott on your left. Continue down Broadway to Cardinal Mederios. Turn right at Cardinal Mederios and right onto Binney St. Parking Garage is on the left.

From Havard Medical School/Longwood: From Longwood Avenue, turn right on Brookline Avenue. In Kenmore Square, turn right on Commonwealth Avenue. As you approach Massachusetts Avenue, stay in the right lane and take the exit ramp up to Mass. Ave. Turn left on Mass. Ave. After crossing the Harvard Bridge and passing M.I.T., turn right on Vassar Street. Continue on Galileo Galilei Way and turn left on Broadway. Turn right onto Hampshire Shreet, turn right onto Cardinal Mederios Avenue and turn right onto Binney Street. Parking Garage is on the left.

Public Transportation:

Take the Red Line towards the Kendall/MIT stop. Upon exiting the stop you will see the Marriott Hotel. Go through the lobby of the Marriott Hotel to Broadway. With the Marriott Hotel behind you facing Broadway St., make a left and walk down Broadway until you pass over the train tracks. After crossing the train tracks stay on your right until you see Kendall Square on your right. Walk all the way across the Kendall Square courtyard, passing the Blue Room and Beantown Coffeehouse. You will see the entrance to the 600 and 700 Building Lobby Atrium.